Congress presses ahead with general convention process. Deuba camp set for legal challenge
Summary
The Nepali Congress has begun preparations for its 15th general convention despite a legal challenge from the Deuba faction, which plans to seek a court order to halt the schedule. Party leaders are divided over whether the convention should proceed under Gagan Kumar Thapa’s leadership or be delayed until the Supreme Court resolves the review petition.
Key Points
- The Nepali Congress has started work on its 15th general convention, with lower-level conventions scheduled across all 77 districts.
- The Deuba faction plans to challenge the convention schedule in court, arguing it should wait until the Supreme Court resolves the review petition on the special general convention.
- Party president Gagan Kumar Thapa says he is willing to form a committee or mechanism to address concerns over membership, fairness and transparency.
- The party remains split over the legitimacy of the January special general convention and the leadership recognized by the Election Commission and Supreme Court.
